You've heard of the Christmas creep? Well, this is the Academy Advance. We're talking pre-Halloween Oscars buzz, people, because a few Best Actor contenders have stepped into the ring. That's today's IMDbrief.

In October 2018, several filmmakers were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in adjective form. Since John Carpenter wasn't one of them, we'll travel "Through the Lens" to define the legendary director's style and influence - to define Carpenteresque - and why the term belongs in the dictionary.

Can Batman be directed by anybody? Not necessarily. Let's travel through the lens to break down what it takes to make a caped crusader film, discuss what chops director Matt Reeves will need for his upcoming take on 'The Batman,' and how he measures up to past Caped Crusader directors Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, and Joel Schumacher.

After six decades in show business, Robert Redford announced that 2018's 'The Old Man & the Gun' might be his last performance. The role is a familiar one for the screen legend: a con with conviction. Let's travel "Through the Lens" to explore how Redford developed this character and how this on-screen persona perfectly culminates in his cinematic swan song.

Vince is able to defeat Toni in a fight. Instead of handing him over, however, Vince suggests that they get Abbas convicted instead. The condition: Toni must make peace and ensure that ... See full summary »

Concerned by a rising rock-n-roll influence on a growing liberal fanbase, President Nixon invited Johnny Cash to the White House to solidify his base in the traditionally more conservative ... See full summary »